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4.9 Rating based on 44 Reviews
Contact number 302-648-5600
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Ages: 6 weeks - 5th grade
Monday - Friday
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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About Cadence Academy Preschool in Millsboro, DE

Cadence Academy Preschool (formerly GiggleBugs) is a learning center striving to help children reach developmental milestones and specific goals & objectives through developmentally appropriate activities and through play in intentionally designed learning centers.  Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment in which children can explore and learn. Our goal is to foster development of the whole child…cognitive development, physical development, social & emotional development, & language development.

Cadence Academy Preschool offers hands-on, active exploration, small group instruction, and positive interaction with highly qualified teachers.

We are very proud to have been honored by voters of Delaware Online’s 2023 First State Favorites Contest!

Curriculum & Assessment

We believe that every child is unique and will grow & learn at his or her own pace. Using a research based curriculum, children follow a daily schedule and take part in developmentally appropriate activities during whole & small group time and will discover and learn while “playing” in intentionally designed learning centers in the classroom. Children are assessed on specific cognitive, social/emotional, physical, and language goals of the curriculum, and progress reports are provided quarterly. Parent Teacher conferences are offered twice each school year, once in the fall and once in the Spring.

Extracurricular Offerings Include

  • Soccer with Sweet Feet Delmarva
  • Tap, Jazz, & Ballet with Dance Alley
  • Swimming Lessons with Sea Colony
  • Educational & Recreational Field Trips

We would love to show you why Cadence Academy Preschool is the best preschool and daycare in Millsboro! Contact us today to learn more.

Our Team

Brittany Zimmermann

Brittany Zimmermann

School Director

My journey in early childhood education began in 2008 when I stepped in to help run my mother’s home daycare while she attended to health matters. At the time, I was studying nursing at Salisbury University, but I quickly discovered how much I loved working with young children. I love the impact that early childhood education has on a child’s development. We have the incredible opportunity to help shape and mold children during their most formative years. It’s not just about academics, we support their whole development: socially, emotionally, and cognitively. Watching children grow during their time with us is such a privilege. In my free time, I love spending quality time with the people who mean the most to me—especially my husband and children. It fills my heart and helps me recharge in the best way. When I have downtime, I love crafting and reading!

Stacey McFarland

Stacey McFarland

School Director

I began my career in education 21 years ago as a Youth Development Professional at a local Boys and Girls Club. Later, I worked as an assistant teacher at the Child Development Center at Delaware Technical & Community College. I joined Cadence Academy in 2016 as the Lead Pre- K Teacher, then served as Curriculum Coordinator before stepping into the role of Director. Early childhood education inspires me because it’s a time of incredible discovery and growth. I’m passionate about fostering curiosity, encouraging exploration, and supporting children as they develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed both in school and in life. Outside of work, I find joy in spending quality time and making lasting memories with my husband and two children. I enjoy crafting and spending weekends camping with my family.

Ta’Niya Curtis

Ta’Niya Curtis

Teacher of the Year

I started working at Cadence in 2021, initially as a floater. Over time, I gained experience and took on more responsibilities, eventually becoming an assistant teacher. Along the way I’ve continued to grow professionally through training and hands-on experience. I am currently attending Delaware Technical Community College for Education. It has been incredibly rewarding to see how much of a difference we can make in a child’s early years.  I am passionate about working with children and I am dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and fun learning environment. In my free time, I enjoy reading and crafts. I also like spending time with family and friends, and I am always open to learning something new or being creative.

Reviews from Parents

4.9 Rating based on 44 Reviews Leave A Review
Jay Futrell • Google
My daughter has attended Gigglebugs/Cadence for the past 3 years. It has been a very good experience! They have a lot of fun games and activities for the kids as well as a decent educational curriculum. Her teachers have all been extremely nice and caring and she is very fond of them as well as her classmates!
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Lauren Blake Media • Google
This place has truly been a saving grace for us, and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. Making the decision to enroll my daughter in a childcare center was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done—I was so used to her being with me all the time. But the ENTIRE staff made the transition so much easier, not just for my daughter but for me too. I love that I get constant updates and pictures through their app, so I always feel connected to her day. The staff, including the directors, are so hands-on and clearly adored by all the kids. They do so many activities that help the children learn and grow, and I’ve seen such a positive change in my daughter since we started here a year ago. Enrolling her in Cadence was definite one of the best decisions I have made. They have become family and I'm so thankful for that!
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elina kamalova • Google
Great attentive staff, clean inviting facility, caring people.
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Brooke Lester Darmstadter • Facebook
Our youngest (7 years old), has been coming to Gigglebugs since she was an infant. We have been incredibly pleased with the care and education that Lucy has received at Gigglebugs. I will admit that we were a bit nervous when the ownership changed hands, since - like everyone else - we are so dependent upon reliable childcare. I must say that the new leadership doesn’t seem to have missed a beat! Kudos to Stacey and Brittany for keeping the ship sailing smoothly! Thanks also to each and every incredible Gigglebugs teacher that has played a role in raising our sweet, sassy, independent girl! We appreciate you all!
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